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One of 60 patient evaluations for Interferon beta-1a IM Injection

  • anotherOne
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    MS: 5 yrs
    Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: None
    Overall: None
    Cognition: mild
    Vision: mild
    Speech: none
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: mild
    Walking: none
    See profile
  • by anotherOne
    current dosage:
    30 mcg/0.5 mL weekly
    time on dosage:
    about 2 years
    purpose:
    Slow my MS progress
  • b728dc0bf3e841dc6cf17c3c03186fb65674fe5f
Slow my MS progress Efficacy Side Effects Adherence Burden Specific Side Effects
Jan 07, 2009 Can't tell Mild Always A little
  • Chills/fever
  • Body Aches
Jan 11, 2009 Can't tell Mild Always A little
  • Chills/fever
  • Body Aches
Advice/Tips Cost
Jan 07, 2009 Since beginning with Avonex about 9 mos. ago I haven't had any relapse. I assume that means the meds are doing their job. I control the side effects easily by staying well hydrated, taking Tylenol before the injection and have a meal shortly after the injection. After first few months side effects are less frequent. $25-49 monthly
Jan 11, 2009 I take my shot on Fridays between 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Then I stay home and have a lazy evening and Saturday morning. Usually by Saturday afternoon I feel normal again and still have a weekend. I take 3 extra strength Tylenol 30 mins. before injection and again 3 hours later. I have found that a solid meal after the injection is necessary for controlling my side effects. A few times I had uncontrollable chills - the heating pad was the only thing that helped ease them. I don't know if it's really working or not but I haven't had any flare ups since I started the treatment so I feel optimistic about the treatment. $25-49 monthly
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